PIGGY BANK STRATEGIC FOUNDATION

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1 PIGGY BANK STRATEGIC FOUNDATION

2 PIGGY BANK STRATEGIC FOUNDATION A collaborative vision for the movement through The strategic foundation is the culmination of a collaborative process undertaken by Brady Lowe. The process aims to understand and address the opportunities facing Piggy Bank and the interrelated strategy around Taste Network and COCHON 555 through It will culminate in a series of priorities, as well as specific operational initiatives for Piggy Bank Foundation that will define the movement s success. Piggy Bank is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund at The Giving Back Fund (# ). Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extend of the law. The activities of Taste Network LLC and the COCHON 555 brands will benefit the Piggy Bank Foundation. The series of documents were created in a 9-month period on the behalf of Brady Lowe and Todd Rosholt. Piggy Bank was an idea created by Brady Lowe in response to the animal health threats responsible family farmers face on a daily basis. THE CONTENTS Strategy...The Piggy Bank Way North Star Brief Executive Summary Pitch Deck

3 STRATEGY...THE PIGGY BANK WAY In December 2014, we launched our first-ever strategy-development project designed to produce a five-year strategic foundation for the Piggy Bank movement. From the outset, we believed that an open process would result in a smarter, more effective strategy. As the project unfolds, farmers from around the world will help enable the movement. We will crowdsource different initiatives inside the Piggy Bank business model aiming to meet a wide variety of challenges and opportunities. We will conduct interviews with experts and advisors. We will carry out a survey of farmers and stage hundreds of face-to-face discussions in cities around the world. Strategy and Business Design Consultant, Todd Rosholt will provide frameworks, data and analysis. Discussions are to be facilitated by Todd Rosholt and his team, working and co-designing with Brady Lowe. The project will have four phases and will be published online and positioned as an open source project. That work will be summarized and condensed, resulting in this document. THOSE 4 PHASES ARE WHAT IS Piggy Bank is a sanctuary for heritage breed pigs. A Noah s Ark for the future of food. A genetic sanctuary that enables responsive solutions for emerging farmers and social communities. The foundation to Piggy Bank s success is sustaining transparency through the sharing of data, information, and farming practices that will inspire better business for those encountering the network of information. WHAT IF The community cleared a path for sustainable agriculture and thus enables the next level for emerging farms to grow. WHAT WOWS An open source model for the good food movement that is accepted globally. 3

4 STRATEGY...THE PIGGY BANK WAY cont. WHAT WORKS In five years, the winning aspirations of Piggy Bank include: A community for the heritage pig industry all working together on responsible farming practices. A globally-recognized community portal that organizes, standardizes and shares hundreds of business plans from family farms in North America. A safe and clean physical sanctuary to facilitate the growing and sharing of genetics. A farm with a scientist that is producing enough pigs to support 50 new farms year. A farm that is sending hundreds of pigs to culinary schools for case studies each year. An on-line database of heritage breed pig profiles in a specific weight range. A group of five participating culinary schools assist a research campaign where students receive pigs regularly, they perform group exercises, score, and publish results monthly on a shared platform. A content marketing library, including a series of on-line videos, marketing briefs, news coverage and other digital assets. The collaborative process culminates with agreed upon strategic process over the next 5 years with critical targets to measure our progress. Help other establish aspiring sanctuaries such as Chicken Bank, Goat Bank, or Rabbit Bank. To build a community that mimics our philosophies but avoids our mistakes. 4

5 NORTH STAR BRIEF OBJECTIVE The objective of the Piggy Bank North Star Brief is to obtain as much transparency, truth and trust into the management of this growth project. It will be invaluable for keeping the community aligned. The North Star Brief is used throughout the project. This document tells the project team where it is going and why, what pitfalls to avoid and what resources are required. A set of very important questions were proposed, vetted and answered at the beginning of the journey. The North Star names important milestones, what we believe and lays out key metrics that will define our success. We have built a natural and efficient path for our community leaders to follow. WHEN TO USE IT We will use the North Star brief to kick off the project, every member of the community must initial it and we will revisit it at every key milestone. WHY THE NORTH STAR BRIEF DE-RISKS THE PIGGY BANK MOVEMENT Piggy Bank s success will be driven by its ability to solve problems and answer questions quickly for our community. The North Star brief will be our tool for managing the risk that will come with our exploration and ideation. As we map unfamiliar terrain, reframe problems, and imagine our vision, we must constantly check our direction. The Piggy Bank North Star Brief will provide that guidance throughout the project. PIGGY BANK COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Piggy Bank will play a dynamic role in the communities of the family farming ecosystem. The farmers drive growth, help revitalize neighborhoods and businesses, and enable thousands of Americans to eat better. Participation in the Piggy Bank Foundation will require the initials of every member, as a show of good faith. As with family farming businesses, our industry and strategic partners, government and nonprofit organizations the key to growth and strength of vibrant communities is driven by your participation. Welcome to Piggy Bank. 5

6 PIGGY BANK / CONTACT US GET INVOLVED Seeking the best partners in the world! With seed funding from a strategic media partners, we will build Piggy Bank. If we launch at The USA Pavilion Milan Expo October 2015, we can validate the business model worldwide. CONTACT INFORMATION For more info, please contact me at [email protected] Brady Lowe piggy-bank.org #howpiggybankworks